SPECS / COMPARISON
Bobcat 543 vs Bobcat 540
A detailed comparison of the Bobcat 543 and the Bobcat 540. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Bobcat 54316.0 kW (21.5 HP)
Bobcat 54016.8 kW (22.5 HP)
Operating Weight
Bobcat 5431474.2 kg (3250 lbs)
Bobcat 5401474.2 kg (3250 lbs)
| Specification | Bobcat 543 Skid Steers | Bobcat 540Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Vertical |
| Years Made | 1982-1993 | 1982-1986 |
| Horsepower | 16.0 kW (21.5 HP) | 16.8 kW (22.5 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 249.5 kg (550 lbs) | 249.5 kg (550 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 362.9 kg (800 lbs) | 362.9 kg (800 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 1474.2 kg (3250 lbs) | 1474.2 kg (3250 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 725.7 kg (1600 lbs) | 725.7 kg (1600 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.8 km (7.3 mph) | 9.2 km (5.7 mph) |
| Pump Capacity | 32.2 LPM (11.0 GPM) | 32.2 LPM (8.5 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 189.6 Bar (2750 psi) | 103.4 Bar (1500 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 15.1 L (4.0 gal) | 21.0 L (5.5 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.1 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Lower Lift Arms | 3.6 seconds | 3.2 seconds |
| Bucket Rollback | 2.1 seconds | 1.9 seconds |
| Bucket Dump | 2.6 seconds | 2.6 seconds |
| Engine Manufacturer | Kubota | Kohler |
| Engine Model | D950-B | K582 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Rated Speed | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Spherical type | — |
| Compression Ratio | 22.1 | — |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 | — |
| Gross Power | 16.0 kW (21.5 HP) | 17.2 kW (23.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 927 cc (56.6 cu. in.) | 946 cc (57.7 cu. in.) |
| Bore | 7.5 cm (3.0 in.) | 8.8 cm (3.5 in.) |
| Stroke | 7.0 cm (2.8 in.) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 55.6 N∙m (41.0 ft-lb) | 55.3 N∙m (40.8 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 4.6 L (1.2 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 L (1.0 gal) | 3.8 L (1.0 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37.9 L (10.0 gal) | 37.9 L (10.0 gal) |
| Cab Height | 184.2 cm (72.5 in.) | 184.2 cm (72.5 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 263.4 cm (103.7 in.) | 260.3 cm (102.5 in.) |
| Width | 119.4 cm (47.0 in.) | 125.5 cm (49.4 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 272.5 cm (107.3 in.) | 264.2 cm (104.0 in.) |
| Dump Height | 208.3 cm (82.0 in.) | 215.9 cm (85.0 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 31.2 cm (12.3 in.) | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 17.5 cm (6.9 in.) | 19.1 cm (7.5 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 42 ° | 40 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 27 ° | 31 ° |
| Departure Angle | 24 ° | 26 ° |
| Front Tire | 23×8.5-15 | 5.70×15 |
| Rear Tire | 23×8.5-15 | 5.70×15 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.